Bendigo: Illumin8 Festival of Light and Peace

ILLUMIN8 celebrates peace and harmony inspired by Buddha’s life, held annually at The Great Stupa. There will also be special Buddhist activities and the consecration of the Jade Buddha happening on Friday 18 May.

ILLUMIN8 has evolved out of the very successful Festival of Light and due to demand become a weekend event. This year is also particularly significant as it welcomes home the internationally known Jade Buddha for Universal Peace.

ILLUMIN8 celebrates peace and harmony inspired by Buddha’s life, held annually at The Great Stupa. Visitors can walk through the Peace Park and interact with different light installations, travelling from one stage to the next experiencing multicultural performances. Browse market stalls, eat delicious vegetarian & vegan food and view a spectacular animated light and fireworks show.

The Bendigo Chinese Association Lion Team 大金山瑞獅 – BCA will return for ILLUMIN8 2018. Bringing their famous energy, enthusiasm and entertainment to the festival.

Welcome to Country

Shepparton Interfaith Network acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and to the elders both past and present.